Six killed, others injured, abducted in bandit attack on Tsafe community

By: Zagazola Makama

At least six persons were killed and several others injured when armed bandits attacked Kanbiri village via Kwaren Ganuwa in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara on Thursday afternoon.

Residents said the assailants stormed the community at about 2:50 p.m., shooting sporadically and causing panic among villagers.

“They shot many people. Six were confirmed dead on the spot, while others sustained gunshot injuries,” a local source said.

The attackers were also reported to have abducted an unspecified number of residents and taken them to an unknown destination.

Troops and other responders have since moved into the area to evacuate the corpses for burial and to begin efforts to locate and rescue the abducted victims.

Kanbiri and surrounding communities in Tsafe LGA have experienced repeated attacks in recent months, as bandit groups continue to target rural settlements in Zamfara.

Six killed, others injured, abducted in bandit attack on Tsafe community

Bandits burn houses, kill four in Bungudu attack

By: Zagazola Makama

Four persons were killed and several others injured when armed bandits attacked Karakkai village in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Residents said the assailants stormed the community at about 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, firing sporadically and causing panic among villagers.

The villagers were said to have resisted the initial attack and forced the bandits to retreat from Karakkai. However, the attackers later moved to nearby Gwargwabe village in Nahuche District of the same LGA, where they set several houses on fire.

As a result of the arson, four persons were burnt to death, about 10 animals and no fewer than 50 grain silos were also destroyed.

Three other residents sustained gunshot injuries during the attacks.

On Friday morning, joint security and emergency responders visited the affected communities to assess the situation.

The injured victims were taken to a hospital in Nahuche for medical treatment, while efforts are ongoing to support the affected families and restore calm to the area.

Residents of Bungudu LGA appealed to the authorities to strengthen security presence in rural communities to prevent further attacks.

Bandits burn houses, kill four in Bungudu attack

Fulani herder injured in suspected gun attack in Komu, Oyo

By: Zagazola Makama

A 22-year-old Fulani herder, Bello Bokolo, was injured when unknown assailants allegedly opened fire on him and his companions at a ranch in the Oke-Oyan axis via Komu, Oyo State.

According to sources, the incident occurred at about 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, while Bokolo and three others were attending to their cattle. Pellets from a gunshot struck the victim on his head, back, and left hand.

The victim was brought to authorities the following day by Alhaji Mohammed Dugu, Seriki Fulani of Ibise, for medical attention. He was subsequently taken to Praise Hospital, Otu, where he was treated and discharged.

Photographs of the victim were taken, and investigations into the incident have commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack.

Police urged residents in the area to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to ensure the safety of lives and property.

Fulani herder injured in suspected gun attack in Komu, Oyo